Movie Review: Shaun of the dead

I have always been a fan of zombie movies; there is just something about zombies that makes me laugh. Most zombie movies are not comedies to begin with, but are usually so laughable that at some point, most people begin to believe that they are. There have been a few notable exceptions (such as 28 Days and 28 Weeks Later) that have been truly scary, but most are not.

And then, there are movies that just like to poke fun. I guess that the best way to describe Shaun of the Dead is to label it a parody of zombie movies. Directed by Edgar Wright, and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (of Hot Fuzz), and written by Pegg and Wright, the plot of Shaun of the Dead revolves around Shaun, a young man who is trying hard to get some kind of focus in his life as he attempts to get back together with his ex-girlfriend and settle his various life issues. At the same time he has to cope with an uprising of zombies.

If you enjoy British humour, Shaun of the Dead is sure to please. There are some brilliantly scripted moments, and some truly humorous situations. If you like zombies and comedy, you have to see this one.